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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.26, 202.90 and 49.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.26, 202.90 and 49.76 is: 74.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.26 : 202.90 = 49.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.26/202.90 = 49.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.26x = 202.90 × 49.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.26x = 10,096.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,096.30/135.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.64

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